Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

Bazaar Miami Beach; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Employee dining and partner discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

José Andrés Group is seeking a Prep Cook in Miami Beach to support high-volume service with precise mise en place, labeling, and batch production. You will follow recipes, maintain station par levels, and ensure food safety standards across DOH and JAG guidelines.

The role offers growth opportunities within a renowned hospitality group and requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and events. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and efficient station setup to deliver exceptional guest

Qualifications

• 6+ months to 1 year of professional kitchen experience (high-volume experience a plus).
• Solid knife skills: follow prep lists and read/convert recipes.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and sanitation; Food Handler certification or ability to obtain.
• Organized, efficient, and calm under pressure with strong teamwork.
• Schedule flexibility including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily prep lists to spec: knife work, vegetables, proteins, sauces, marinades, dressings, stocks, and doughs.
• Weigh/measure ingredients precisely; scale recipes up/down; record yields.
• Set and maintain par levels; replenish stations for service and events.
• Follow standardized recipes and presentation components to maintain brand consistency.
• Support the line during peak periods; attend line-ups and trainings; assist with openings and events.
• Adhere to DOH and JAG standards: handwashing, gloves, allergens, cross-contamination prevention.
• Label and date products; use FIFO and track hold times; complete cooling logs and temperature checks.
• Clean as you go and keep prep and walk-ins neat and mapped.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Schedule flexibility

Education

Culinary program equivalent

Job description

José Andrés Group is seeking a Prep Cook in Miami Beach to support high-volume service with precise mise en place, labeling, and batch production. You will follow recipes, maintain station par levels, and ensure food safety standards across DOH and JAG guidelines.

The role offers growth opportunities within a renowned hospitality group and requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and events. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and efficient station setup to deliver exceptional guest